Sabrina Hneiti
Mr. Kealy
Sophomore Academic English
8 April 2011
Cell Phones: How They Have Changed Us SociallyCell phones have changed the way people socially interact with each other. Nowadays, anyone anywhere can just pick up their cell phone and call each other at any time of the day or night. (Stewart 1). In the past when there were just house phones around, people could use the excuse “Sorry I wasn’t home to answer your call” but now, with the emerging of cell phones, people will get a hold of you somehow. Cell phones are considered to be your own personal property while house phones are considered to be used for the family. Cell phones depend on satellite and signal, which means anyone, can take their cell phones anywhere they choose, while house phones depend on the wires in the house which limits anyone from using it outside of the house. (Stewart 1). For example, someone could be on their house phone and their little brother could be eavesdropping on the conversation. No one would want that, would they? On the other hand, cell phones are more personal and most of them have Wi-Fi which leads them to be connected to the internet. Now people are more socially involved on the web through Facebook, Twitter, Instant Messaging, etc. However, cell phones have both a positive and negative effect on people. Cell phones are very convenient to the point where it has positive social impact on people where they are able to quickly interact with each other. For example, one can call someone about a business matter and resolve issues from anywhere without having to be in that specific office, house, etc. People can also view their e-mails on their cell phones and stay connected through different websites with one another. News can be submitted as quickly as a click of a button. Cell phones could even be charged through their cars if forgotten to charge at home. Prices have dramatically decreased since cell phones first came out. Now, parents can afford cell...

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...very dangerous on its own without distractions but when you add driving while using a cellphone in the mix you have the perfect ingredients for a disaster. I believe cellphones are very dangerous while driving by using them for voice and especially texting and should be banned. Some reasons I believe this is when a driver is talking on the phone they are focusing more on the conversation than driving. The second reason is when your texting you are looking down and also not focusing on the road. Lastly cellphones are basically mini computers now and if a driver receives an email and believes that they must answer the email at that time can also cause an accident because they are not focused on the road.
In the following pages I will show the opposing side which is for the people who think it is fine to drive while using their cellphone. Then I will talk about the support why I believe it is very dangerous to use a cellphone and drive a vehicle.
Using a cellphone and driving has become a controversial issue. Most drivers do feel that it is dangerous along with me. The following few paragraphs are about the opposition side and people who believe it is ok to use a cellphone and drive.
First, to support the opposition is about drivers who do believe...

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How cellphone is affecting us socially.
Kazi Mehdi Rahman
ID-1210910030
English-105, Section 7
Abdus Selim
December 10, 2013
How cellphone is affecting us socially.
Perhaps you have had one of those moments when you look around in a crowded public place and it seems that everyone is either talking or tapping a message on a cellphone. Older individuals might wonder how things ever became this way, but for younger mobile phone users, this is the norm and all they’ve ever known. Cellphones, texting and smart phone application are here to stay and have changed society in important ways, for better and worse. When a cellphone goes off in a classroom or at a concert, we are irritated, but at least our lives are not endangered. When we are on the road, however, irresponsible cellphone users are more than irritating: They are putting our lives at risk. Many of us have witnessed drivers so distracted by dialing and chatting that they resemble drunk drivers, weaving between lanes, for example, or nearly running down pedestrians in crosswalks. Cellphones have increased the likelihood of traffic accidents and proven to damage young people communication skills. So we need to...

...﻿The Result of CellPhone Usage
In today’s society many states have been concerned on the usage of cellphones while driving. This topic has been viewed by many, and discussed by multiple legislators, policemen, the federal government an, legal drivers. Their view on this issue is to not to ban the usage of cellphones, but to make it a law in every state. For instance, there is a good amount of states that have prohibited drivers from using cellphones handheld while driving. However, there are other states who agree to disagree. Meaning, there are some states whereas cellphones are banned but the police aren’t enforcing the law. So until legislators banned the use of cellphones the percentage of the death rate will rise. In conclusion, with those given points I will argue that all states in America should outlaw the usage of cellphones while driving.
First, I would like to point out some statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who have studied high school students. Studies show that about 58 percent of high school seniors and 43 percent of high school juniors were reported texting or either
e-mailing while driving (Distracted Driving Laws).With that being said; I don’t think teenagers realize the consequences that they are putting themselves...

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Nancy Nelson
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CellPhones While Driving
In the world we live in today, everything is about convenience and time. Unfortunately, many have taken modern day technology and combined that with extreme carelessness. When this occurs, the outcome is devastating. Throughout the years, cellphones have become the “in thing.” Many are using this technology to call, text, Facebook, and Tweet. With new distractions, comes less time to focus on reality. In a recent study, 34% of teens have stated that they have texted while driving a vehicle, and 52% of them have stated they have talked while driving a vehicle. In my opinion, that is complete selfishness. In that moment of receiving a text or call, they are only thinking about themselves, not the people they could hit, injure or kill. I would like to see every state in the United States have laws against using cellphones while driving; therefore, there would be less distractions, death, and guilt for more then half of the citizens in this country who use a cellphone while driving.
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...#3: Argument
15 April 2013
“Are CellPhones Ruining Society?”
Cellphones are not just a privilege in people’s lives anymore but have become a necessity in order for people to function on a daily basis. Not a minute goes by where cellphones aren’t being used somewhere at some time. The average American looks at their phone 150 times per day. That works out to once every 6.5 minutes of every hour that the average person is awake. (Glaser) As high as those numbers are, the usage of cellphones will only continue to increase as time goes on. Cellphones have their advantages but the amount of time people spend on their cellphones is ruining face to face communication, jeopardizing jobs in the future, and putting people’s lives at a higher risk.
Face to face communication is becoming almost non-existent in our society today. Talking in person has become an option instead of a necessity. Sending a text or email has become much easier than having to walk to the next room to hold a conversation with that person. Obviously texting, email, and other forms of technology have its benefits and make life easier but the value of a conversation with someone else is deteriorating. Everything that can be said in person can now be said in a text message with a completely different impression of the emotion being portrayed. Along...

...CellPhones Are Dangerous Distractions To Drivers
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